Despite the rain in town, the teams, already in full costume, went on the pub crawl anyway. Starting at the MBC and finishing at the Vert, teams still guzzled shots and beer.
Today, Marty, a.k.a the Loch Ness Monster, (who had changed out of his... [read]
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The French Alps still have lots of snow, but how much longer are the lifts going to be open? Here's the timeline of when the lifts close for the season 2007-2008 in the Chamonix region so you can benefit from all the snow:
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Portes du Soleil - Morzine & Super Chatel sector.
Evasion Mont Blanc - everything in Megève except for La Cote 2000.
April 18th =
Chamonix Valley - Les Houches.
Evasion Mont Blanc - St. Gervais.
April 20th =
Portes du Soleil - Chatel's Linga Les Combes & liason with Avoriaz; Grand Massif - Les Gets, Les Carroz, Samoëns, Morillon, Sommand & partial closing of Flaine.
La Clusaz - everything except the Balme sector.
Evasion Mont Blanc - Les Contamine/Hauteluce.
April 21st =
Le Grand Massif - partial closing of Le Grand Bornand, partial closing of Les Praz-de-Lys.
April 25th =
Le Grand Massif - rest of Le Grand-Bornand, rest of Praz-de-Lys.
April 27th =
Chamonix Valley - Brévent, partial closing of Flegere & Le Tour/Vallorcine.
Portes du Soleil - Avoriaz & the rest of Chatel.
Le Grand Massif - rest of Flaine;
La Clusaz - the rest;
Evasion Mont Blanc - rest of Megève.
Courmayeur (depending on snow conditions)
May 4th = Chamonix Valley - rest of Flégère.
May 11th = Chamonix Valley - Grands Montets.
May 18th = Funivie Monte Bianco (Italian side of the Valley Blanche)
Remains open longer =
Chamonix Valley - Aiguille du Midi & Le Panoramique.
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09 Apr 2008: The 3 legged race that was not 3 legged - Chamonix news
Despite the rain in town, the teams, already in full costume, went on the pub crawl anyway. Starting at the MBC and finishing at the Vert, teams still guzzled shots and beer.
Today, Marty, a.k.a the Loch Ness Monster, (who had changed out of his... [read]
Despite the rain in town, the teams, already in full costume, went on the pub crawl anyway. Starting at the MBC and finishing at the Vert, teams still guzzled shots and beer.
Today, Marty, a.k.a the Loch Ness Monster, (who had changed out of his... [read]
09 Apr 2008: New stickers in Planpraz gondola - Chamonix news
Following last month's tragic, fatal accident, where one member of a boisterous group of French holidaymakers, fell out of the Planpraz gondola, there was plenty of talk about adding more signs warning against dangerous behavior.
Here's what is no... [read]
Following last month's tragic, fatal accident, where one member of a boisterous group of French holidaymakers, fell out of the Planpraz gondola, there was plenty of talk about adding more signs warning against dangerous behavior.
Here's what is no... [read]
04 Apr 2008: Savoy beginner ski area closes but draglift open - in mornings (snow permitting) - Chamonix news
The Savoy beginner ski area will close the evening of Saturday 5th April 2008.
La Côte draglift which provides lift access to the Planpraz/Brevent gondola will remain open from 8:45am to 10:30am snow permitting. [read]
The Savoy beginner ski area will close the evening of Saturday 5th April 2008.
La Côte draglift which provides lift access to the Planpraz/Brevent gondola will remain open from 8:45am to 10:30am snow permitting. [read]
04 Apr 2008: Aiguille du Midi bus stop closed - Chamonix news
Due to construction the ski bus will not stop at the Aiguille du Midi bus stop.
The closest bus stops are Chamonix Sud and Montenvers. [read]
Due to construction the ski bus will not stop at the Aiguille du Midi bus stop.
The closest bus stops are Chamonix Sud and Montenvers. [read]
03 Apr 2008: An Interview with Neil from Bar Le Dérapage & Chamserve - Chamonix news
Marital status (and no. of kids if any): in relationship with a child (with the mother of)
Where are you from? Orpington, Kent, England
Favorite Drink: ex bar tender so off most things, water and wine I guess
Favorite... [read]
Marital status (and no. of kids if any): in relationship with a child (with the mother of)
Where are you from? Orpington, Kent, England
Favorite Drink: ex bar tender so off most things, water and wine I guess
Favorite... [read]
27 Mar 2008: PGHM busy, luckily no victims - Chamonix news
Among other areas where snow slides were reported, the PGHM came to the rescue at the Pchou couloir at Brevent and in the Pas de Chevre area.
In Brevent a snowboarder was carried a long way but was able to get out without any outside help. In the... [read]
Among other areas where snow slides were reported, the PGHM came to the rescue at the Pchou couloir at Brevent and in the Pas de Chevre area.
In Brevent a snowboarder was carried a long way but was able to get out without any outside help. In the... [read]
26 Mar 2008: Some advice for the Valley Blanche - Chamonix news
YES THIS DOES APPLY TO YOU !!!!!!!!!
Anyone who lives here and skis the Valley Blanche on a regular basis has seen it. People who come up to the top of the Valley Blanche and ask where the piste is. Or just assume they can follow anyone's tracks and... [read]
YES THIS DOES APPLY TO YOU !!!!!!!!!
Anyone who lives here and skis the Valley Blanche on a regular basis has seen it. People who come up to the top of the Valley Blanche and ask where the piste is. Or just assume they can follow anyone's tracks and... [read]
26 Mar 2008: Some advice for the Valley Blanche - Chamonix news
YES THIS DOES APPLY TO YOU !!!!!!!!!
Anyone who lives here and skis the Valley Blanche on a regular basis has seen it. People who come up to the top of the Valley Blanche and ask where the piste is. Or just assume they can follow anyone's tracks and... [read]
YES THIS DOES APPLY TO YOU !!!!!!!!!
Anyone who lives here and skis the Valley Blanche on a regular basis has seen it. People who come up to the top of the Valley Blanche and ask where the piste is. Or just assume they can follow anyone's tracks and... [read]
26 Mar 2008: Some advice for the Valley Blanche - Chamonix news
YES THIS DOES APPLY TO YOU !!!!!!!!!
Anyone who lives here and skis the Valley Blanche on a regular basis has seen it. People who come up to the top of the Valley Blanche and ask where the piste is. Or just assume they can follow anyone's tracks and... [read]
YES THIS DOES APPLY TO YOU !!!!!!!!!
Anyone who lives here and skis the Valley Blanche on a regular basis has seen it. People who come up to the top of the Valley Blanche and ask where the piste is. Or just assume they can follow anyone's tracks and... [read]
23 Mar 2008: Valley Blanche skier not dead, but not for lack of trying - Chamonix news
At the col de Rognon (3500m), finding that his technical skiing level was not up to snuff, the group decided that Fernando should turn around and go back by himself on foot which breaks two golden rules. 1) don't let someone with the least experience... [read]
At the col de Rognon (3500m), finding that his technical skiing level was not up to snuff, the group decided that Fernando should turn around and go back by himself on foot which breaks two golden rules. 1) don't let someone with the least experience... [read]
